noob live rock question.

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  1. xan3x

    xan3x Flamingo Tongue

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    If i am startng a new reef should i purchase uncured rock to cycle with or cured rock?
     
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Most buy dry rock and just 1 or 2 small pieces of live to seed with. It's a lot cheaper that way, and there's less chance of getting harmful hitch hikers.
     
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  3. jcoreyblack

    jcoreyblack Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Dry rock like Bulk Reef Supply carries seems to be the safest approach most take to prevent any unwanted critters.
     
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  4. haloist

    haloist Skunk Shrimp

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    If this is your first time, I would go with Mr. Bill's suggestion and buy dry rock and a few little live rocks to avoid any harmful hitchhikers.
     
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  5. xan3x

    xan3x Flamingo Tongue

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    I have a ton of old dead coral peices can i use that?
     
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  6. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    That's exactly what liverock is made of, so yes. I agree with everyone else as well. If you can't source live rock that you know to be 100% pest free, just start with dry rock and seed with some live.
     
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  7. xan3x

    xan3x Flamingo Tongue

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    Thank you guys.
     
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  8. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    +1 to all, and as has been said, save A LOT of $$ too.

    My 125 has seeded great, and the rear wall, once painted black, has Boo-Coos of corralline on it! All from a few small pieces of LR from a LFS I don't use anymore, and some stuff I got in a CL buy from a guy breaking down his tank.
     
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